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Grammar and Idioms | For Young People |
vigorous (VI-ger-us): adj--with a lot of life and strength |
I have a great aunt who is 90 years old, but she is still vigorous. He gave the heavy door a vigorous push. |
resilient (re-ZIL-yent): adj--able to bounce back, able to return after a change or difficulty |
My pet bird almost died, but came back to health. She is very resilient. He is very resilient after disappointments. He forgets about problems and moves on. |
robust (rō-BUST): adj--strong, healthy |
Her father is robust. He works outdoors and is very healthy. She seems robust, but actually she is having some health problems. |
slovenly (SLO-ven-lee): adj--messy, lacking energy |
Her slovenly apearance did not help at the job interview. That family keeps a slovenly household. Visiting is not pleasant. |
narrow (NAR-rō): adj--slight, limited |
She has a narrow nose, and she also has allergies all year. I do not like crossing narrow bridges. I fear they will break. |
Practice: Complete the sentences. Answers are at the bottom of the page.
1. She is ______________ because she works outdoors every summer. She teaches swimming.
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